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ZOTAC GeForce 9500 GT AMP! 512MB
Conclusion
We're at a point in desktop computing where even integrated graphics aren't terrible at Source games, and games like World of Warcraft aren't unplayable at all. On that front, this card is a step up, but for only a little more you can get much better hardware. So in an effort to give purpose to this card's existence, I can say this: if you're the purveyor of an Internet cafe, a digital barista, and you have to build twenty computers capable of running WoW: Wrath of the Lich King, then this isn't a bad way of saving a grand or so. Of course, the guy who decides to go the (metaphorically short) mile and get twenty 9600 GTs is going to steal all your business, even if his carpet smells like feet and all his clerks live in the halfway house across the street. Ironically, if this card was capable of HybridSLI then it might have a greater value, but the feature is limited to video cards that don't benefit from the technology. But then, if you've got a HybridSLI-capable motherboard, then you already have onboard video. Stick with it or get a, er, real gaming card. But it's worth saying that a 9500 GT is better than no graphics whatsoever, and it's true that people can spot that difference. This card is for the person whose discrimination doesn't exceed the ability to tell the difference between Yahoo! Mail and a blank screen. If you just need any old video card, well, this one's for sale. Pros  Low power draw Runs a displayCons  Only runs a display--and maybe really old games.
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